What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Preston Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Brighton via Leeds and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Burnley to Brighton?

The distance between Burnley and Brighton is 278 miles. The road distance is 278.3 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Brighton?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Burnley to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brighton bus from?

Burnley to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brighton train from?

Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Brighton?

The best way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Burnley to Brighton bus arrive?

Burnley to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Burnley to Brighton train arrive?

Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brighton is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Burnley to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Brighton.

Burnley to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Burnley to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
5h 2m
£46–139
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to BrightonLondon Victoria - Brighton
8h 41m
£18–83
Drive 276.7 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Brighton276.7 mi
4h 56m
£68–98
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LBA - LGW
6h 35m
£76–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to North Terminal Bus Station
3. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circus025
9h 18m
£20–48
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
5h 54m
£105–288
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
6h 3m
£100–239
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
7h 35m
£99–355
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
7h 53m
£124–326
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
7h 23m
£76–228

Burnley to Brighton by train

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Preston Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and North Terminal Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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